Edna Ermyntrude Bourne

Edna Ermyntrude "Ermie" Bourne was a politician from Barbados who was the first woman to be elected to the House of Assembly of Barbados.[1] In the 1951 general election, Bourne was elected to represent the parish of St Andrew and served until 1961.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 "The History | BARBADOSPARLIAMENT.COM". www.barbadosparliament.com. Retrieved 2016-11-10.
  2. ↑ Barrow-Giles, Cynthia (2011). Women in Caribbean Politics. Ian Randle.
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